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CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Athens'
Commonly known as Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
Fragrant pale yellow long lasting flower. Slow growing
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowBark has a strong camphor smell when scraped.
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Pests & DiseasesNone.
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Place of originGarden origin USA. (Athens, Georgia)
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DeciduousOval or oblong, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, sometimes turning yellow in autumn.
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YellowGreenish-yellow
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, spreading shrub. Produces flowers 4-5cm (1½-2in) across with numerous strap-shaped petals
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Scented flowersExtremely scented, like ripe apples or melons
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Scented foliage
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shadeIn warm climates.
Calycanthus - Growing Guide